July 2006

Never met a stranger, always sharing, always caring.

Margaret (Buxel) Allsopp died June 21, 2006. She was born July 2, 1919, grew up in Des Moines, attended Des Moines Elementary School and graduated from Highline High School in 1938. With economic times tough during the Depression, the Buxel family lived in a three-room house with outdoor plumbing. Overlooking Mt. Rainer and Puget Sound, the house sat on "Poverty Hill."

Sandra (Sandy) Campbell of Wishram, Wash., passed away unexpectedly July 12. She was born July 27, 1944, to Glen and Wilma Howell in Massena, Iowa.

She's survived by her husband, Ken Campbell, of 36 years; daughters Shelly (Chauncey) Johnston of Des Moines, and Kelly (Jerry) Van Dyke of Renton; grandchildren Hailey, David and Kerry; and sisters Mitzie (John) Kerslake of Corbett, Ore., Patsy Fifer of Wishram, Wash., and Norma (Skip) Carsey of Goldendale, Wash. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Gary Howell.

Violet Jane Carbaugh, a caring and giving woman who left an impression on the hearts of all those that knew her, gently passed away July 7, 2006.

She was born in Arkansas Nov. 20, 1941, to EB and Carrie Treat. She moved with her family to Seattle on Dec. 31, 1943.

Jane worked as a cook with the Highline School District. She was an artist creating pottery with her husband. Her favorite pastimes were reading, cooking, dancing, gardening, treasure hunting, and storytelling.

Survivors include her husband, Ray, of 46 years, and her son, Ritch.

Harry Carlson long time resident of West Seattle passed away July 21st 2006 at Judson Park Healthcare Center in Des Moines at the age of 86.

He is survived by his loving wife Marie L. Carlson of 64 years, three daughters; Janet Starr (Doug) of Covington, June Oczkewecz (Mike) of West Seattle and Joanne Johnson (Steve) of Gig Harbor and seven grandchildren.

Harry was a WWII Veteran and served in Germany with the Timberwolfs 104th Infantry Div. He was a very loving, caring and hardworking husband and father.

Passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2006 in her West Seattle Home. Born October 14, 1916 in Bullock, South Dakota to John and Annie Jernberg from Finland. Proud of her Finnish Background, Esther moved to Long Beach California during WWII to work as "Rosie the Riveter" for the Boeing Company. Her small stature allowed her to squeeze into small areas for intricate precision work. While in Long Beach at a USO dance she met the love of her life, Laurence Alvord Craig, whom she married June 14, 1946.

Emery, 54 born January 3rd 1952 in Seattle Washington, passed away July 1st 2006 at his home in Sequim Washington. Survived by his wife of nineteen years, Elaine, his three brothers, John, Metch, and Stefan, and cousins George and Teresa, as well as numerous other cousins, nieces, and nephews. He previously worked for the Lockheed Ship Building Corp and recently for the Boeing Airplane Company. He enjoyed dancing, gardening and entertaining guests at the home he built with his wife.

He will be remembered as a devoted husband, caring brother, and a friend to all that knew him.

St. Johns, Michigan

Kathleen McLaughlin Donohoe, died on Friday, June 9, 2006 at the age of 87. She was born on December 28, 1918, in Seattle, Washington, the daughter of Edward E. and Anne (Sullivan) Nokes. Kathleen lived most of her life in the Seattle and West Seattle area. She was married to Gerald E. McLaughlin and then Edward P. Donohoe and both preceded her in death.